...Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications John Doe University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications Problem-based learning allows the student to develop his or her problem-solving skills by applying them to an authentic scenario that requires them to identify a problem, apply a problem-solving approach to develop and analyze alternative solutions, and recommend and defend an optimal solution (University of Phoenix, 2010, para. 2). The Global Communications (GC) scenario identifies several issues for the student to analyze and solve using the lessons learned from the course. This paper identifies the major issues that GC is facing. These issues will be analyzed and the perspectives and ethical dilemmas of the stakeholders will be identified. An examination of the problem statement will reveal what improvements GC would like to see in three years. Alternate solutions will be presented and analyzed for validity. An appropriate risk will be assessed on the selected solutions and mitigation techniques explored. From this evaluation an optimal solution will be selected and a plan to implement explored. Finally, a plan to evaluate the results will be presented. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification This is a challenging time for GC, the mega-giant telecommunications company headquartered in Centralia, USA. The telecommunications industry is flooded with competition and...
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...Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Ray Pena University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing In this paper will attempt to construct a problem statement that will assist Riordian Manufacturing in transforming their current human relations model. After establishing the company’s issues and opportunities that may arise as a result of attending to their current problems, the paper will discuss the influences that the stakeholders have during this process. After assessing the challenges, there will be a reflective analysis of primary and secondary alternative solutions that will facilitate the course to reaching the end state goals of the company. Finally, after creating mitigating factors and techniques that will help battle any conflicts, the paper will itemize a strategic implementation plan that will allow the successful implementation of changes and solutions to the conflicts. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Riordan is facing numerous issues within this scenario. The diversity with the employee pool is a challenge because of the span of ages and experiences. Each of the groups has extremely different opinions and desires in regard to rewards and motivation. A challenge exists for the leaders to come up with motivational techniques that will be well received by all the employees. The next issue that Riordan has to recognize is the fact that the leadership...
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...There are numerous health problems in small towns in Dominican Republic, because their government does not provide cleaned piped water. As a result, drinking and bathing water are usually dirty and this causes diseases such as dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis, as well as skin and eye diseases. Also, they have a constant problem of rolling blackouts. Even though most places have backup generators, they still their problems are starting to get them involve in lawsuits. The American Peace Corps could do a lot to solve these problems. For example, they could work with the natives to get clean supply of piped water to individual houses or, at least, to neighborhoods by sending a Water Systems Engineer. This would make drinking water safe and reduce infections. In addition, the Peace Corps could also provide an Electrical Systems Engineer who could also work with Dominican Republic engineers to get adequate power to their homes and businesses. If the Peace Corps took these steps, the result would be a safer, healthier environment for the Dominican Republic. Furthermore, the improvements would also lead to increased employment opportunities in areas such as construction, water department, and power and electrical department. This also could establish better relations for trade with the Dominican Republic. Even though people think of its Government as corrupt, that doesn’t mean the people should be punished. Resources: 1. . (n.d) from Peace Corps Web Site: https://sjobs.brassring...
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...Problem and Solution: Drug Abuse Essay Show or Hide Explanations Paragraph 1: Introduction Drug abuse is rife in many countries. Billions of dollars are spent internationally preventing drug use, treating addicts, and fighting drug-related crime. Although drugs threaten many societies, their effects can also be combated successfully.This essay looks at some of the effects of drug use on society, and suggests some solutions to the problem. Paragraph 2: Problem Drug abuse causes multiple problems for countries and communities.The medical and psychological effects are very obvious.Addicts cannot function as normal members of society. They neglect or abuse their families, and eventually require expensive treatment or hospitalization. The second effect is on crime.Huge police resources are needed to fight smuggling and dealing. Criminal gangs and mafia underworlds develop with the money from drugs. Paragraph 3: Solution However, the menace of drugs can be fought.Education is the first battle.Children need to be told at home and in school about drugs. People need to be aware of the effects so that they can avoid Show or Hide Explanations this problem A second approach is to increase police manpower and create effective laws to stop dealers.However the main target should be the user: Families and counselors need to talk to children and people at risk. Parents need to look at their children and help them to become responsible. Worthwhile jobs and housing are also needed to...
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...Running Head: INTERSECT PROBLEM: SOLUTION AND DEFENSE MBA 520 Transformational Leadership October 27, 2008 Problem Solution: Intersect Investments Introduction Intersect Investment is a financial services organization that has been struggling to compete against Wall Streets compelling record of success since the day of September 11, 2001. The constant flux in the financial organization has left Intersect with a decision they need to make immediately in order to implement and maintain the trust of their clients and their credibility in the market. In the past four years Intersect Investment Financial Services has barely managed to survive but has resisted making any drastic changes. Now it is apparent that the organization must make risky choices in order to see how it affects the changes in the way it interacts with its customers if it is to be competitive and regain the company’s standing in the financial services industry. This paper will examine the problem solution analysis next will follow the problem-based learning model which are: situation background, framing the right problem, identifying end state and goals, identify alternatives, evaluate alternatives, identify and assess risks, make the decision, develop and implement the solution, and finally evaluate the results. The Intersect Problem Solution and Defense analysis will refer to the problem-based learning model and scenario, which will focus on turning challenges into opportunities and transitioning Intersect...
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...Problem Solution: Foundation Schools The Foundation School is the leading special education school positioned in three different communities in the state of California. The board of directors is attracted to the idea of expanding the school system throughout many communities in the United States. To accomplish this they must first devise a strategic plan to increase their revenues and funding, and second increase their student enrollment 5% each year. Their strategic objectives are to ensure they identify any potential problems that can hinder their success as well as recognize any areas of opportunity for their organization. They are currently analyzing ways to increase the student to teacher ratio by implementing a new computer software program to aid in the students learning. The board of directors is interested in benchmarking other companies to increase their knowledge and improve their chance to meet their strategic objectives. Describe the Situation Issue and Opportunity Identification There does not appear to be a framework for project management or operations with the Foundation Schools project team. Confusion and identification with the project is compounded due to the lack of a project manager. The end state vision is not clear and can be very broad and does not lead to a conclusive success of the project. The teachers of Foundation Schools do not feel compelled to change their teaching styles to incorporate the Life Skills software. Stakeholder...
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...Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Pelesia Tillman University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications The Union is a challenge with expectations of treating employees with respect and accepting their ideas for change. The hardship at Global Enterprises are seen as an Opportunity instead of a problem The telecommunications business is booming and to stay in the business of selling advanced technology equipment, Global Communications wanted to stand by their name global by outsourcing to India and Ireland, in hopes of competing in local markets and expand globally. Relationships between the union and its workers are at odds about Global Communications going international the board wants to announce to employees not to worry about the move it simply means a chance to offer better jobs to employees and give salary increases with 15% retention bonuses for workers willing to make the move. Focusing on ways to better communicate with the union is a challenge with expectations of treating employees with respect and accepting their ideas for change. The hardships at Global Enterprises are handled. The telecommunications business is booming and to stay in the business of selling advanced technology equipment, Global Communications wanted to stand by their name Global by outsourcing to India and Ireland, in hopes of competing in local markets and expand globally. Global services has entered a new...
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...Problem/solution paper Over the years, prison conditions have improved in many ways, but the present correctional system is still struggling to deal with some of the same problems that has been going on for a while, and that’s prison overcrowding. In the United States, prison crowding has not always been a factor. All across the world there are many correctional institutes that are operating at maximum capacity, and there are also many institutes operating three times over the capacity, and this is according to John Howard of Harvard institute (John Howard). In the United States we have many options other than jail, so why are the prisons still overcrowded? In this situation, with an increasing inmate population, comes a decline in the corrections spending budget, and that results in overcrowded prisons. Today prisons are growing all across the world, and with the growth is coming failure of the correctional institutes. My purpose of this paper is to stress some of the major problems, that are evolving in our correction institutes. With overcrowded prisons, there will be a lot of talk, and a lot of problems that will evolve. One of the biggest problems with these overcrowded prisons is the lack of space to hold the prisoners. Total population of prisons and jails in the United States neared the 2.1 million mark in June 2003, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), indicating the largest increase from year to year in four years. The latest BJS...
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...The problem of evil and suffering is that it challenges the existence of God. J.L Mackie argued that the existence of an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God was not compatible because of the existence of evil, this created the inconsistent triad. Mackie said that “if God is omnipotent and omnibenevolent how can there be evil and suffering in the world”. An all powerful God could stop evil, yet it exists. An all loving God would want to stop evil, yet it exists. Evil doesn’t exist as an entity on its own. As evil is the absence of good, it is the darkness in our lives. God has the power and inclination to stop suffering, yet evil exists. There are two types of evil that cause suffering, these being natural evil and moral evil. Natural evil is that of the natural world such as, floods, diseases and earthquakes. Moral evil is humans doing immoral actions, such as 9/11 bombings or the Holocaust. These horrific events were carried out by humans. God allowed us to have free will so moral evil challenges God’s nature as God allowed these incidents to occur which caused many innocent people to suffer and die. If God was all loving then surely God would want to put an end to evil and suffering? Incidents like these bring about questions about God’s goodness and causes some people to believe that God is not all good. As an imperfect God is not of classical theism, some believers could say this God is not worth worshipping if that God isn't omnibenevolent. A solution to the problem...
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...telecommunications products such as data cables, wireless solutions, and others. Based in Illinois the company has been successful by providing customers with the latest products on the market, which has led CrysTel’s revenue to $200 million and its employee workforce to 2,500 people. With the market advancing CrysTel has decided to increase their portfolio with services to keep up with changes and demand within the market. A change of this significance will require executive management to develop and implement a plan that will be effective for success of the company. Resistance to change and lack of flexibility endangers the progression of an organization, which limits its power. CrysTel has a vision to be the first choice for telephony, data and voice services in Illinois and a mission to provide customers with the best and reliable telecommunications services statewide. Some of the values the company goes by are Integrity, Community Development and to provide Shareholder Value. Due to structure of companies, the development of technology and people, changes within organizations are constantly being made. When deciding to implement change the company has to be prepared to handle various problems and concerns such as employee resistance. Employees of CrysTel have a high resistance to changes made within the departments and company. This change could be a negative set back for CrysTel but can also turn positive if problems are identified prior to the change occurring and or while...
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...The problems managers have to face when managing team and the solutions. Currently, business has changed into a global-competition. The competition between organizations became more competitive because there is no longer competition within a country. It is a duty for the leaders of each organization to survive in this environment. David Maister (1997) mentioned that a great manager is expected to lead the team or a firm through complex situations and must influence the whole organization rather than use power to control members. Moreover, manager supposed to motivate, encourage enthusiasm and create the participation environment for team members. Brian Dive (2008) stated that manager should ensure all members of a team meet all theirs needs, and if not, find the solutions to meet all the requirements. In the same way, manager should secure the relevant commitments toward a goal from team members. More importantly, manager is expected to be able to provide the solutions to difficult and complex circumstances. However, being an effective manager has to handle with a problems during a job such as a relation between manager and subordinate, some manager might fail to do what they are expected to do. Famous business leaders, and academic professor in management science are putting efforts through the experiments and experiences to find out the causes of the management failure and the solution to prevent the problems occur in the future. Although those management theories might be...
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...What is the best solution to solve the worldwide plastic bag problem? As time goes by, the situation with our planet becomes worse. People are the main cause of the already damaged environment and unfortunately a lot of them do not even realize that they harm their own home. One of the biggest problems that have deteriorated is the plastic bag problem. It is a growing menace to humans and the consequences of it can be very bad. For example, plastic bags are made of petroleum, and when used – they cause a lot of pollution. It is also known that each year, people throw away 4 billion plastic bags. Moreover, it takes a lot of time for plastic to break down in water or on land. All these facts together turn plastic bags into a serious threat. To solve this problem, I believe that the best solution is to use biodegradable plastic bags. There are several factors which make them an excellent alternative to regular plastic bags. First, they do not damage the environment during their cycle. Second, they only consist of natural materials, which allow them to compost perfectly with organic trash, such as liquids and leaves. Third, they do not harm wildlife. When swallowed by animals, they are quickly digested as they disintegrate. Finally, people who intend to use biodegradable plastic bags do not have to change anything in their kitchen as their usage is the same as regular plastic bags. As a conclusion, I am confident that the usage of biodegradable plastic bags can greatly...
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...2 (a) (i) In what ways may suffering be seen as a problem for a religious believer? Give an account of two solutions to this problem. (21) (ii) To what extent is one of these solutions more convincing than the other? (9) i) Suffering may be seen as a problem for religious believers because it may make them question the existence or qualities of the God of classical theism. For example, the inconsistent triad as proposed by J.L. Mackie has three different corners, where it is impossible for all three corners to be true at the same time. The corners of the triangle are “god is omnibenevolent”, “God is omnipotent” and “evil exists”. If God was omnibenevolent he would not want evil to happen, and if he was omnipotent he would have the power to stop evil from happening. Therefore, as evil exists, one of these qualities must be false which means the God of classical theism cannot exist. This is known as the theological problem. If God is not all powerful or perfectly good, it forces the question of whether he is worthy of worship. If God does not possess the qualities that define him as God what is the purpose of worshipping him as a God. Another problem for religious believers is that if God is omniscient he knows everything that has happened and that will happen. Therefore, he knows when evil is about to happen and yet does not do anything to prevent it. This presents another problem that God may also not be omniscient, which again, brings us to question whether...
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...Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GENEONE Problem Solution: Gene One The basis for my investigation of the problem in the Gene One scenario is the fact that Gene One’s CEO, Don Ruiz and the Board of directors believes that if the company is to continue its growth of 40% each year, the company will have to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) within the next three years. The purpose for this paper is to review Gene One’s decision to become a public company. Taking Gene One public would be a new venture for the senior team members, who realize that, collectively, they have zero experience with IPOs. This paper looks at the issues and opportunities Gene One is facing, stakeholder’s perspective and ethical dilemma, the end-state goals, alternative solutions, a risk assessment and the optimal solution, and last implementation of the plan. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Gene One is a company that entered the biotech industry with groundbreaking gene technology that eradicated diseases in tomatoes and potatoes. In just eight short years, the company grew into the $400 million company that it is today. Past events that have led to Gene One current issues and opportunities are the fact that the company has grown at such a rapid pace that it outgrowing itself. Further, an increase in stock prices is indicative of the growing interest in the biotech industry. Don Ruiz, the company’s CEO, and the board of directors believes that if the company...
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...Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc. InterClean, Inc., a leader in the industrial cleaning and sanitation industry. They are planning to launch a marketing blitz announcing the launch of their new solutions focus. The sales force excels at demonstrating and selling products, however, CEO David Spencer envisions high performance teams that not only sell its high quality products, but also educate and train clients in the customer’s organizations. In preparation for the launch, leadership must evaluate the skills and talents within the organization and determine the needs to realize the new strategy. Extensive research, training and development will need to occur quickly in order meet the targeted 90-180 day goal of launching the marketing blitz. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification The current organizational structure does not support the new strategy. The current sales staff lacks the skill set to excel in the future company focus. “High-performing firms display a greater commitment to training and skill development than their lower-performing counterparts. This practice, a core HRM activity, is related to other ideas about the need for continuous improvement and development over time. Thus, firms must take care to select people with the ability and willingness to learn and develop, and they must establish reward practices that encourage employees to participate in training activities.” (Dreher & Dougherty, 2001, ch.1, p.13-14). Organizational behavior...
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